Queen's favorite

Qi Changle's earlobes and neck were dyed shy pink, she pursed her lips, and didn't even dare to meet Zhong Liyu's eyes.

It's just that she wanted to be an ostrich, but Zhong Liyu refused to let her go.

Although the headache is still there, Zhong Liyu is in a good mood at the moment.She raised the corners of her lips with a half-smile, stretched out a hand, and tugged at Qi Changle's sleeve in a foolish way.

"Why don't you talk after reading it, huh?"

Qi Changle's cheeks became more crimson, and she pursed her lips: "It turns out that His Majesty sees all this..."

Zhong Liyu laughed: "Then what do you think I will see?"

There was a smile in her tone, "Look at...the kind of serious reading in the imperial study?" Zhong Liyu raised his eyebrows, "So Changle, you think there will be something you want to know?"

Qi Changle felt uncomfortable, "Your Majesty, stop making fun of your concubines, and you clearly know that's not what I'm talking about."

Zhong Liyu said: "Then I really don't know, Changle, which one are you talking about?"

The corners of Qi Changle's eyes seemed to be stained with embarrassment, and she said softly: "The concubine is talking about these... books that are too explicit."

Obviously there are books with more euphemistic descriptions, but Zhong Liyu chose this "eye-catching" one, and there are at least a dozen illustrations alone, all of which made Qi Changle blush.

She was even more ashamed, "Your Majesty, aren't you afraid of being found out?"

Zhong Liyu couldn't help laughing, "I keep it here, who dares to flip through it?"

It's the same reason.Don't talk about rummaging, if other people accidentally see these, they have to poke their eyes and apologize first, let alone think about other things.

Not to mention guessing Zhong Liyu.

Zhong Liyu said again: "Besides, if you understand these things, how can you understand them if you don't read some explicit and straightforward ones?"

If it is too tactful, there may be some misunderstandings, it is better to be straightforward and complete in one step.

Qi Changle naturally knew this truth, mainly because she was frightened by the too straightforward picture on the title page just now, so she had this reaction.

But in fact, on second thought, isn't this a normal thing?

She and Zhongliyu may also want to meet each other in the future... What is there for her to be shy now.

Qi Changle took a deep breath and calmed down.

She put the crumpled book aside, and then asked: "Since your majesty is awake, do you want to eat?" She hesitated, "You haven't eaten all day, your body will not be able to bear it."

Zhong Liyu knew it, but she had a severe headache, and even felt pain all over her body. It took her a lot of energy to endure the pain, so how could she have the energy to eat.

But when she saw the worry in Qi Changle's eyes, Zhong Liyu pursed her lips, and finally nodded.

"Okay... don't need too much, I'll eat a little bit."

Qi Changle felt relieved, "Okay."

Because Zhong Liyu had been preparing this food all the time, and he didn't go to the imperial dining room. After all, there are many people with mixed eyes, and people will always find something wrong.

Therefore, Zhongliyu's meals are served in the small kitchen of the imperial concubine's place, and they are all Su Mu and his own people, so they are trustworthy.

Although there are not many dinners, they have everything you should have.

Zhong Liyu reluctantly sat up, leaned against the bed, supported his head with his fingers with a pale face, and glanced sleepily, "Just porridge, I don't want to eat anything else."

Qi Changle nodded, and picked up the porridge to feed her.

Zhong Liyu raised his eyebrows slightly, turned his head to block Qi Changle's movements, "What, you want to feed me?"

Qi Changle raised his eyes and glanced at her, "Your Majesty is not feeling well, and this concubine naturally wants to serve you."

Zhong Liyu looked at her with a smile, and then took the bowl by herself, "Serve..." She snorted, "There is no need to feed, no matter how uncomfortable I am, I still have some strength. Besides—— "

There was a smile on the corner of her lips, with a little bit of good intentions.

"If you want to serve me, you will have a chance to perform later. There is no need to rush this."

With a little puzzlement, Qi Changle watched Zhong Liyu take the bowl and finish the porridge.

"What does Your Majesty need your concubine to do?"

After Zhong Liyu finished drinking, Qi Changle helped her clean up the bowl, and then watched her lie back down again.

The head against the pillow counteracted the pain a little, but only a little.

Zhong Liyu couldn't help but wanted to frown, she pinched the center of her brows, barely restrained her agitated and gloomy emotions because of the pain, and raised her eyes to look at Qi Changle.

"Isn't that?" She pointed to the script that Qi Changle threw aside.

"I have a headache and can't sleep. It's really uncomfortable. So, I need Changle to read some books to me to help me sleep. How about it? Will you?"

Qi Changle's face that had just calmed down turned red again.

"Your Majesty asked my concubine to read to you—that?"

Zhong Liyu raised the corners of his lips and chuckled, "Why, you're not happy?"

Qi Changle bit his lips, "Didn't you say that, that, that is... that kind of reading material, are you sure?"

Zhong Liyu: "Ah, sure, let's start, Changle."

"..."

Qi Changle now always has a feeling that it is difficult to get off the horse.

If you don't read it, you will always feel sorry for Zhong Liyu, and she really wants to do something for Zhong Liyu, after all, the other party is in pain and can't sleep, and Qi Changle is also worried.

But if read...

It was too embarrassing.

Zhong Liyu just asked her to read history books, which were better than this.

And Qi Changle really doesn't believe it, reading this, will he be able to fall asleep faster?

She bit her lower lip, her fingers were about to tear the hem of the skirt.

In the end, Qi Changle couldn't help but sighed, and picked up the storybook.

Forget it, what is reading and not reading?As long as Zhong Liyu really listened happily and could ignore some headaches, that would be the best.

As for what you read, does it matter?

Qi Changle took a breath and opened the first page.

She cleared her throat and read slowly.

The front is okay, but the further you go to the back, the more you can't see it.

Qi Changle's face was flushed, and her voice was trembling a little. She read every single word, her fingers tightly curled up.

Zhong Liyu smiled lightly, and repeated: "Uncover the collar, then poke inside, and swipe your fingers directly towards your eyes..."

Originally, it was embarrassing enough to read it by myself, but now Qi Changle realized that hearing Zhong Liyu repeat it made her feel even more ashamed.

"His Majesty……!"

It was rare for her to be so emotional, she was ashamed and angry.

"Does your majesty still want to listen to my concubine to continue reading?"

Zhong Liyu smiled, "Of course I want to."

Qi Changle said in a dull voice: "Then you, don't repeat it."

Zhong Liyu raised his eyebrows slightly with a smile, "You read yours and I repeat mine. Is there any conflict?"

Naturally there is no conflict, but every time Zhong Liyu repeats those charming words, Qi Changle will always have an illusion.

It seemed that the other party was teasing and seducing her invisibly.

When she reads that her fingers are gliding... Qi Changle will really have an illusion, as if Zhong Liyu's hands are picking up her collar.

Qi Changle's face was bright red, but he didn't know how to explain this emotion.

After Zhong Liyu teased Qi Changle enough, he finally stopped.

"Okay, you can continue reading."

Qi Changle let out a sigh of relief, and wanted to throw away the book and leave, but no matter what, he couldn't bear to leave Zhongliyu here alone.

More importantly...she was unwilling to go against Zhongliyu's request.

The other party is already suffering like this, such a simple request, Qi Changle still wants to do it for her.

So she took a deep breath, closed her eyes, barely suppressed the beating heartbeat, adjusted her emotions, and continued reading.

The soft voice of the woman resounded in the hall, with gentle warmth.

Gradually, Zhong Liyu stopped answering her words, her breathing became longer and she fell into sleep again.

Qi Changle stopped his voice, put down the book, looked down at Zhongliyu's sleeping face, and sighed in his heart.

She stretched out her hand to caress Zhong Liyu's face, and then touched his soft lips.

Obviously it was a moment when he could take the opportunity to do whatever he wanted, but Qi Changle didn't have the slightest emotion in his heart, only endless heartache and some unbearable discomfort.

If you can't find a divine doctor...

She didn't dare to think about it.

After washing up, Qi Changle also went to bed.

This is not the first time she has shared the bed with Zhong Liyu, the last time she pretended to be uncomfortable and went back, she also slept with Zhong Liyu.

But at that time, she was happy and shy. Although the two of them didn't do anything that crossed the line, Qi Changle still felt a mixture of shyness and joy.

It's not like now... She hugged Zhong Liyu, only feeling uncomfortable.

The next day Qi Changle woke up early, she took a look at Zhong Liyu's condition and found that she was still in a coma.

fair enough.Qi Changle comforted himself.Anyway, Zhong Liyu will not be disturbed by pain.

Qi Changle got out of bed, gathered her loose hair, and was not in a hurry to call someone in.

According to the plan, it's not time to get up yet.After all, yesterday she and Zhong Liyu "did it" very late and only called for water at night, so at this time, they should still be asleep and unable to get out of bed.

Qi Changle wasn't anxious either, she just sat quietly, her gaze stayed on Zhongliyu's face, looking at her silently and gently.

Zhongli Yusheng is very good-looking, the kind of good-looking that can take people's hearts away with a smile.

It's just that she never smiles that much, it's just that her temperament is too tyrannical.

Therefore, everyone is afraid of her and alienates her, so no one can know...

If Zhong Liyu really likes someone, when he pets him, it will make people sink.

And now Qi Changle is the one who is immersed in the tenderness that belongs to Zhongliyu.

When the time was up, Qi Changle withdrew his thoughts and sat in front of the mirror.

She looked at herself in the mirror and recalled the contents of the scriptures she read yesterday. After a little hesitation, she stretched out her fingers and placed them on the exposed skin.

——Always, make some traces.

Qi Changle pursed her lips in embarrassment, then she stretched out her hand and pinched some red marks on her body.

Qi Changle stayed in the Hall of Mental Cultivation until noon before returning.

Before she left, Su Muhe came to take care of her. When the two met on the first day of the new year, Su Muhe was taken aback.

The other party's eyes flicked across the marks she made, and raised his eyebrows slightly, "You..."

Qi Changle blushed suddenly.

When she did these things by herself, she didn't think there was anything wrong, and she didn't have extra thoughts, but now that Su Muhe pointed it out, Qi Changle felt a little ashamed.

As if she was afraid of being misunderstood, she quickly explained her intentions.

Su Muhe smiled a little, didn't say anything, just nodded and said: "Very attentive and cautious."

Qi Changle looked away and didn't say anything more.

Before leaving, she deliberately waited for Zhong Liyu to see him wake up, but unfortunately, until she left, Zhong Liyu was still in a coma.

When leaving, Qi Changle comforted herself, it's good if she didn't wake up... Otherwise, if Zhong Liyu found out what she did, then she would really feel a little uncomfortable.

Although Qi Changle is used to acting and can control his emotions very well, it is also in front of outsiders.

Now that Zhong Liyu is not an outsider, Qi Changle will not deceive her.

So if Zhong Liyu sees this by then, she will have an explanation.

Even though he obviously has no selfish intentions, once a misunderstanding is formed, Qi Changle really has something to say and can't tell.

Although she was impatient occasionally, she was not so anxious and thirsty...to the point of excessive.

It wasn't until she left the Hall of Mental Cultivation that the blush on her face slowly subsided.

After Qi Changle went back, he was immediately greeted by Su Xi and Su Qiao, their eyes passed by her neck, and they smiled tacitly.

"Congratulations, empress!"

Qi Changle bent his lips helplessly, and didn't say much.

... After all, there is still a month to play.

Not long after she came back, Huang Zhongjin also brought people to reward her.

Although they all knew what was going on in the truth, Huang Zhongjin, like Qi Changle, did a good job of pretending on the surface.

The news of Qi Changle serving the bed soon spread throughout the harem, and not long after, all the concubines in the harem knew about it.

The lady has never summoned anyone to sleep with her all year round, and they are no longer surprised by it, and even think this is a normal thing.But now, the balance was broken, and the first person to serve the bed appeared.

Although it was surprising, but if that person was Qi Changle...they felt a sense of relief that "it's finally here".

After all, if it was Qi Changle, then he wouldn't be so surprised.

All the matters and partiality that the female monarch has done for Qi Changle before are obvious to all, so if there is anyone who can have the honor of serving the bed, there is no one other than Qi Changle.

So the surprise is the surprise, but if you say how surprised, it's actually not.

The minds of most concubines are still honest, even if there was a little bit of eagerness to move, it was quickly extinguished after Xu Zhaoyi's incident.

The female monarch... is still the female monarch, she never softens her heart when facing people other than Qi Changle.

So soon, the thoughts that rose in the hearts of others faded away.

After the news of the bedtime visit spread out, they didn't have much reaction, they just gossiped and sighed a little, and then resumed their normal life.

After hearing the news, Wang Xiyi came to congratulate her.She was really happy for Qi Changle, but at the same time, she was also a little worried.

Qi Changle probably understood what she was worried about, so he gave a low laugh and comforted her.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty has treated me very well, and I am very happy."

Wang Xiyi looked at her, "So sister really likes His Majesty?"

Qi Changle raised his eyebrows slightly, "Could it be fake?"

Wang Xiyi immediately shook her head, "No, I didn't mean that." She bent her eyes and smiled happily, "In short, it means that sister and His Majesty are now in love with each other?"

"It's really great. I always feel that watching my sister get happiness makes me happy too."

Qi Changle smiled.

But didn't say much.

Although according to conventional etiquette, at this time she should be courteous and ask about Wang Xiyi, but Wang Xiyi fell in love with an inappropriate person, and Qi Changle couldn't persuade her.

Coupled with the circumstances that should be awarded... it is indeed a bit special.

Thinking of the news Suxi mentioned earlier, Qi Changle narrowed his eyes.

She inadvertently asked: "Speaking of which, how have you and Ying Sucheng been doing recently? Is he still the same proposal as before?"

Hearing her question, Wang Xiyi blushed and squeezed her fingers uncomfortably.

"Why did my sister suddenly think of asking this?"

Qi Changle smiled and said, "I'm concerned about the follow-up and your thoughts. What about you? What do you think?"

Mentioning this, the smile on Wang Xiyi's face faded.

"I...don't know either. Besides, I'm still concerned about one thing."

"what's up?"

Wang Xiyi was a little confused: "Sister, tell me, does he really like me?"

Qi Changle paused, then raised his eyes to look at Wang Xiyi.

It's hard to say about this matter.

And from Qi Changle's point of view, she just doesn't feel optimistic.

If she were to watch it, it is likely that Ying Xucheng used Wang Xiyi more than he liked it.But she didn't know how to say this.

Wang Xiyi said: "I asked him, and he said that it was because I took care of him everywhere when he was relegated to the cold palace, so he gradually fell in love with me, but I really feel... a little unreal."

"According to his life experience, he will always receive a lot of attention. I just give a helping hand, will he fall in love with me? Not to mention before, he still looked down on me as a small family, really. Maybe because I helped him, he..."

Qi Changle lowered his eyes, not knowing how to respond.

Qi Changle can't say whether he will fall in love with someone just because of the timely delivery of charcoal.But she doesn't believe that if people don't do things, she doesn't believe that it should be awarded.

In the end, Qi Changle could only say: "Maybe it's because the situation is different now. He is no longer the son of King Shenjun, and he has no value as a commoner."

Wang Xiyi's eyelashes trembled, and finally sighed again, "Besides, there is no way out for me and him... The two of us cannot be together, after all, we are concubines."

She bit her lip in discomfort, not only to restrain her emotions, but also to restrain her own impulse.

Because Wang Xiyi didn't want to ask Qi Changle for help because of this matter, after all, this matter was too bold, and she was also afraid of dragging Qi Changle down.

So no matter how much she thought about it, Wang Xiyi still held back firmly.

Wang Xiyi is not a scheming girl, or rather, she is very easy to understand.

Therefore, Qi Changle could easily read her thoughts.

Qi Changle secretly bit the tip of his tongue.

... Forget it, what should be awarded should be what should be awarded, and one thing is one thing.

Qi Changle let go, and said with a light smile: "Well, if you can prove that Ying Tucheng really likes you, and there is no reason to take advantage of you, I can ask His Majesty for mercy on your matter. "

——Of course, after the dust settled and Zhong Liyu detoxified.

"It might take a while, though," she said.

Wang Xiyi raised her eyes in shock, she was flattered by Qi Changle's words, she didn't know what to say.

After a while, Wang Xiyi quickly waved her hand, "No, no, I can't drag Sister Changle down, this matter is too dangerous, and it's too lawless, if you are to be angered by His Majesty, then I..."

Qi Changle stopped her words with a smile, "No."

Zhongliyu won't care about this matter.

Qi Changle didn't know if she would get angry because of this in the past, but she can guarantee that Zhong Liyu now doesn't care about those concubines anymore.

She... only cares about herself.

If you have repented and are still sincere to Wang Xiyi, then this matter will be a success.

But if Ying Xucheng is still thinking about something bad...

Wang Xiyi was slightly stunned: "Really?"

Qi Changle nodded. "Since I mentioned it, it means I am sure."

The expression on Wang Xiyi's face was almost uncontrollable, she was moved and wanted to cry.

"Sister Changle..."

Qi Changle laughed, "Don't be so happy so early, what you want to think about is how to prove to me that Ying Xucheng is true, and you don't have any bad intentions."

Wang Xiyi wiped away her tears and nodded, "I will work hard."

Qi Changle smiled and said nothing more.

After sending Wang Xiyi away, Qi Changle squeezed the center of his eyebrows, and then said to Suxi: "Pay close attention to Ying Xucheng during this time."

She is not afraid of Ying Xucheng doing something, but at this juncture, Qi Changle will never allow extra problems.

Even if it is due to be awarded, it will not work.

Although she is not afraid of this person, nor is she afraid of any means, but Qi Changle doesn't want to be distracted by people and things other than Zhongliyu, Ying Xucheng, Liu Shuyun and Ren Chen are not worthy.

Therefore, Qi Changle made people keep an eye on Ying Shucheng.

"Is there any way to conspire...it should be killed in the cradle directly."

Su Xi nodded, "Your Majesty, don't worry, this servant knows."

……

Their plan is proceeding in an orderly manner, and now facing the matter of Zhongli Yu not being able to attend the early court, the courtiers have already spread the reason for it.

Although they didn't dare to blatantly discuss Zhong Liyu's gossip, all the news that needed to be communicated was still communicated.

Therefore, everyone knows that now Zhong Liyu is not only going to be a tyrant, but also striding towards the realm of a faint king.

Although they never had any expectations for Zhong Liyu, they still felt heartbroken.

If this continues, the king will not become a king, and the country will no longer be a country.

At the same time, some voices of dissatisfaction gradually became eager to move.

Qi Changle and Su Muhe didn't care about the outside world, it's better to say that things are fermenting in another direction, which is beneficial for them to cover up, so they both chose to indulge.

In this way, Qi Changle "served the bed" for seven days in a row.

And Zhong Liyu, who also "warmed the spring night under the hibiscus tent, and the king will not go to court early", fell into a coma for seven days.

Seven days later, the voices in the court could no longer be suppressed, everyone was a little impetuous, all the courtiers were asking Zhong Liyu to come out to preside over the government affairs, and the memorials piled up there had become a hill.

Fortunately, Su Muhe helped to take care of these memorials. Although he couldn't correct them openly, if there were any important issues, he could help solve them.

After the seventh day, one person couldn't sit still.

On this day, when Su Muhe and Qi Changle were both in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Huang Zhongjin came in and told him, "Prince Shen Jun has arrived and is waiting outside. The king of the county said... he won't go back if he doesn't see His Majesty today, just Risking the death penalty of disrespect, I will never leave, I must see His Majesty."